Greetings Turbo Regal Inner Circle Members 04-13-2022 -
1987 GRAND NATIONAL HARDTOP FOR SALE -
This car is located in Michigan. It is modified. Car belonged to the seller's brother who passed away unexpectedly and she is selling it. Car has a very high dollar repaint done. Lots of upgrades with receipts. Receipts alone from our company that total over 2 grand. From the receipts I can tell the car has our TA49 turbo and our GNX rear end cover. Her brother was a top notch mechanic. The actual miles is a mere 58,666. Ironic 666 is the same as the title of my Dad's most successful selling book. (It sold ½ million copies). The asking price is $52,900.
She also is selling his other pride and joy that he bought way back in the early 1980s when it had a mere 3,000 miles on it from the original owner. One of the very rare A body cars is a 1968 Olds 442 with the optional W30 Package. Red with a black interior. Bench seat automatic on the column with a mere 36,000 actual miles. The asking price is $80,000. I do have photos on this unique car as well simply email me [email protected]
PHOTO 1 - We show four views of this outstanding 1987 Grand National hardtop example. For more photos and information email me direct [email protected]
ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION CONTINUED -
Last week we showed the rare brown envelope with the directions and hand crank that came in the glove box if your car had the option of an astroroof/sunroof option. I know it is always a bonus when I buy a used car that I intend on keeping that all the manuals are the glove box, the spare tire has not seen the ground, paint is original, and in rare instances the window sticker is with the car. Another bonus is 2 sets of keys especially since the late model high dollar combo key remotes can run several hundred dollars today!
I was going through some of my old files the other day and I came across some of the original documents I had when I researched the 1964 GTO that I bought and restored back in the mid 1980s. I have no idea where that GTO is today or even if the current owner has any idea that it was my car. It appeared in several magazines and was quite unique as I installed a lot of the later GTO features that were not available in 1964. I do know years ago that the owner at the time was pestered to sell the custom hood that I had on the car so ram air could reach the tri-power under the hood. I had a body shop take a 1964 Lemans hood and mold in a 1965-67 GTO hood scoop. The owner at the time sold that rare one of a kind hood! The car also had our custom made 15 by 8 chrome Pontiac reproduction rally wheels on it.
So back then I knew a few suit and tie guys that were very high up at Pontiac Motor Division. As a favor to me the one person found files in Pontiac on my VIN. The GTO originally was alamo beige with saddle color bucks seats. Car had heavy duty brakes, close ratio 4-speed transmission, tri-power, posi rear, 3.90 gears and most unusual since it was not even on the order sheet 15 inch wheels! Based on this information this 1964 GTO I had was built to go fast and was a very unusual color combination. Alamo beige with saddle interior. When I got it it was just a shell on a frame sitting in the woods behind a private residence. Alongside it was a 1969 GTO Judge hardtop which was in slightly better shape which I also bought. That car was totally restored years ago by a good friend of ours that since then moved to Texas last I heard.
Back then GM vehicles only had 10 digit VIN numbers not 17 digits like the later cars. My VIN was 824P222222 on the 1964 GTO. So I am thinking I wonder where this GTO is today? I would think the owner if it is still around and the 1964 GTO is restored he would gladly pay to have these original documents and hand written notes I got from Pontiac. I know if the tables were turned I would want these original documents. So here is my thought to any of those reading this article if you are inclined to do some research to see if you can locate the owner of my old 1964 GTO. If you find the current owner and get contact information. I will reward you.
PHOTO 2 - We show some of the original documents I got from Pontiac on the 1964 GTO I had. One is the actual handwritten note from Pontiac listing some of the options that the 1964 GTO had that I restored. I drove this car a number of years when it was all in primer and then my son Darrell surprised me when I was away and painted it glossy black. Unfortunately I soon got involved with the Turbo Regals and we leased our first 1987 Grand National and the 1964 GTO sat in one of our garage bays. I then decided to sell it.
RARE PARTS -
This week represents the second week that we again feature some of the items we purchased on our latest purchase. This is part of the stash we got out of Massachusetts. Notice in some cases we include USPS shipping on the small items.
PHOTO 3 - The top left photo shows a very nice clean 1986-1987 Turbo Regal stock intercooler. Even the Garrett decal is intact. A bargain $100 includes shipping to the basic 48 states. The top right photo shows a used drivers side 1986/1987 Turbo Regal exhaust manifold, a good used inlet pipe, a glossy black safety hood latch and a HO scale diecast Grand National hot wheels.
The bottom left photo shows 2 used T-Type wheel center caps, a set of 3 good used intercooler hoses, and one NOS but old looking radiator overflow bottle with cap. The bottom right photo shows the very rare set of 4 Turbo Regals made by Motor Max.
PHOTO 4 - The top left photo shows one NOS factory heater hose, one glossy black powder coated safety hood latch, 1 Buick tri-shield new watch, 2 NOS Buick key fobs, one Hot Wheels Grand National, one NOS GM hood spring, one good used complete 1986-1987 oil fill tube and cp, and one brand new power steering reservoir bracket powder coated semi black. The top right photo shows a nice pair of original blue sun visors. The passenger visor has the lighted mirror option. Also pictured is a pair of the very rare metal door edge guards These are perfect may be new.
The bottom left photo shows a set of 4 correct all plastic headlights and a pair of good used front amber marker lights. The bottom right photo shows a brand new Walbro fuel pump complete with a brand new original GM windshield washer bottle and cap, a brand new 1987 only power steering cap, and a rare original used Made in England radiator cap.
See the Rare Parts Section as the parts appear there with prices.
NEW LICENSED BY GM STAINLESS SIGNS COMING LATER THIS SPRING -
We now have an exclusive agreement in place with this major commercial sign company that makes those beautiful Grand National emblem signs that are selling for us extremely well. They now have the high res artwork they require to make these other signs exclusively for us. We are very excited about this new outlet as it provides our company with a new product line. We will be offering to the other Buick Turbo vendors as well due to the fact we have to get so many made per run. Fortunately, this US company has the equipment in house to make it happen. Watch for updates. Hopefully have some of them available in time for the GS Nats which is now less than 2 months away.
HERE IS A COMPLETE RUN DOWN ON THE CARS I CURRENTLY REPRESENT -
In each case email me specifically which car perks your interest. We give the car model, location and price on each of the ones we now are working with the sellers. Each case there is some wiggle room as we realize in most cases you got transport costs involved. Remember we are hooked up with a broker that can get you a good price for an enclosed or open transport.
Here is the current listing in no particular order.
1986 GRAND NATIONAL T-TOPS - , Oklahoma area well optioned example A very nice repaint. Owned by a customer of ours. Asking price $37,900.
2003 MERCURY MARAUDER BLACK - 32,000 miles again Oklahoma area same owner as the above 1986 Grand National. Has the special jacket all original. Extremely nice and rare. Asking price $26,900.
1987 GRAND NATIONAL HARDTOP -. One of my old cars now resides in Florida. This car is absolutely 99% stock. Has the GNX style dash which was installed prior to me buying it years ago. The original dash is with the car as well. Same owner since I sold it. (Retired to Florida). Multiple show winner at car shows with trophies to prove it. Asking price $67,900. Note: This past week I believe a 79,000 mile GN went through the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction sold for more than that! Actual miles 15,000. Driven less than 1,000 miles since it was purchased from me many years ago!
1987 TURBO-T LIMITED HARDTOP - chestnut brown. Car resides and always has in California so no exposure to issues with rust, Same owner since 1995. Actual miles 129,000. Asking price is $28,900.
1987 GRAND NATIONAL HARDTOP - . Car resides in Michigan being sold by the owner's sister as the owner passed away suddenly. He was a top notch mechanic. Actual Miles 58,666. Highly modified many many upgrades including TA 49 Turbo. She has receipts from my company for over two grand. Car has a high dollar repaint. Asking price is $52,900. (See initial writeup and photo 1 for more details.
1968 OLDS 442 W30 package. Car resides in Michigan again purchased by her brother who passed away unexpectedly. Owned since the early 1980s purchased from the original owner when it had just 3,000 actual miles. A super rare car. The asking price is $80,000.
1986 LESABRE GRAND NATIONAL - Car resides in Virginia. Same family since new. All original with 168,000 actual miles. One of just 112 or 117 built by Buick. The start of the front wheel drive for the LeSabre model. Asking price is $11,900.
1987 GNX #168 - This car resides in Alabama. As I write this owner has not given me the final word about selling it. He has had it and enjoyed it a number of years. Always garaged originally when new sold in Texas. He purchased it out of Georgia. A southern car that has had great care. Actual miles is around 50,000. Bought for the purpose to drive rather than stare at it all these years. Watch for updates. Asking price is $110,900.
Again we can provide more information and photos on any of the above. My email is [email protected]
A QUICK WORD ON THE TURBO REGALS WE REPRESENT -
Especially concerning the Turbo Regals. The ones we represent in 99% of the cases are long time customers of ours. In most cases we are the only company advertising the cars for the seller. These are not cars that have been seen by other potential buyers and they turned down as not being worthy. In other words you're getting first shot at buying what we believe is the best example for the price we are asking. We are not selling perfection especially in the case of Turbo Regals that are now over 30 plus years old! But rather the best investment for the money. Each case we do allow some wiggle room on the price as we realize in most cases transporting and taxes is a necessary expense.
We have great success with JJ Best on financing and also deal with a transport broker that is a customer of ours and owns a Grand National. He can get enclosed or open transports in a very quick turn around and a price that in many cases would be hard to beat. What I am saying is we cover all the angles for both the seller and the potential buyer. I know personally I would not want to travel several hundred miles to look at acar that maybe 6 other potential buyers looked at and did not buy for various reasons. I got a lot of experience at not only buying Turbo Regals but other unique performance cars and even regular cars. It’s something I enjoy doing.
IN STOCK A REBUILT 1986-1987 TURBO REGAL STOCK TURBO BY LIMIT ENGINEERING -
Normally we don’t get them rebuilt until we have one sold then we send the core to Limit to rebuild. In this case we have one on the shelf ready to sell already rebuilt. The price is $895.95 which includes a $175 refundable core charge. Part #6848. Contact the office to make sure we have it still in stock!
WE CAN SELL YOUR CAR -
When the time comes you need to down size or you want to strike while the value is high we have a good success rate at finding buyers. Especially now with Spring and Summer fast approaching. We handle the advertising and answering the questions and weeding out the tire kickers. We never give out the exact location of your car. You decide on the price after any bargaining is done. The money goes directly from the buyer to your bank account. I have a flat commission based on the price span. This format has worked out very well for me for both the buyer and the seller. The buyer has more confidence about the car. The seller is not bothered with phone calls or emails. Most potential buyers know who I am. So whenever the time comes you want to sell your car, email me the particulars. I can explain the process to you which also allows you to sell the car as well. My email is [email protected] I can also help you determine the price. I can also take in a trade and pay you the seller the difference. I have worked with JJ Best in the past which is quite generous in granting loans. So you have plenty of options. We have sold 3 of the Grand Nationals in the last 6 weeks! For a total of over $135,000. All 3 sellers will gladly give me a good review. We also work with a broker that can handle transport both open and enclosed. This transport broker is a customer of ours and owns personally a 9,000 mile Grand National! He just had the last 3 cars I sold transported to their new homes! The car needs not be a Turbo Regal.
HERE IS A NOVEL IDEA FOR A POSSIBLE BUSINESS IDEA -
Right now there are several car auctions operating on the internet. The main ones would be ebay, Hemmings, and Bring a Trailer. Each has their own unique approach to capture the market along with the fees. Here is my idea. Create a new category and call it “Bring a Wallet”. Feature cars and trucks where the starting price is $50 grand and up. That way you don’t have to scroll through the inexpensive cars and trucks.
NEED A CAR TRANSPORTED? -
Whether you need an open transport or enclosed transport we highly recommend Sal Hamed. Sal is a broker with a number of transporters and can get you the best price. He knows what you expect as he personally owns a 9,000 mile original Grand National and is a customer of ours. You must use my name when contacting him to get a special price. His email is [email protected] We highly recommend his services!
OUR RARE PARTS LISTING AND SHIPPING CHARGES -
Concerning our Rare Parts. We have reduced slightly the dollar amount in order to qualify for free shipping. The total of your order on the listed Rare Parts is now $75. If your order of the rare listed parts falls short of $75 you must add $15 to cover shipping. This is due to UPS raising their fees beginning last month. You hit $75 and we cover shipping. Below $75 you have to tack on $15 additional. We also use the mail system on small parts so you will notice on some parts the price includes USPS shipping.
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS -
Due to the many issues concerning shipping to Canada and the problems that arise when we back order something which costs us more money and also you the customer due to customs we have a new system effective immediately. You must call our office with your order. We will determine what is in stock and put aside for your order. You would only pay for what we have in stock at that point in time. You in turn have to arrange the shipping either with USPS, UPS, or with Fed EX from our Chicago location. Larger items would still be shipped from our PA location. This is effective immediately.
WIDE VARIETY OF USED TRIM, BODY, BUMPERS, MOLDINGS - PICK UP ONLY
We acquired several plastic bins packed with used 1984-1987 Turbo Regal interior plastic trim parts. Almost every imaginable plastic interior part including ECM covers, T-Top moldings, seat trim, a-pillar moldings in various colors, including door panel armrests, and pull straps. I also have a wide variety of used black outside trim molding around the windshield and back glass and some used exterior Limited stainless moldings etc. We also have some exterior parts, core support, Turbo Regal hood, powder coated transmission mount, driveshaft, complete tilt steering column, 4 of the 1984-1985 Grand National wheels to name some of the bigger items we have. We will not ship. You must come to our location to buy them. We may ship the wheels.
SHOW CAR EVENTS FOR 2022 -
If you know of any Turbo Buick event for this coming show season send me all the info on it so I can alert our members. Email is [email protected]
GS NATIONALS - BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY
The dates are May 11th thru the 14th 2022. Beech Bend Raceway, in Bowling Green, KY. Facebook BuickGS Nationals. Instagram BuickGSNationals.
BUICKS AT BATES -
Outside of the GS Nationals the second biggest gathering of Turbo Regals is the Bates show in California run by Mike Bernard, owner of Spoolfool. The date is June 5th 2022. For more info go to http://www.buicksatbates.com/
2ND ANNUAL BUICK OLDSMOBILE PONTIAC EVENT -
The dates are July 22nd thru the 24th 2022 at Beaver Springs Dragway located at 109 Race Track Lane, Beaver Springs, PA 17812. Friday Gates open at 9 am. Saturday gates open at 8 am. Racing and Car show. Sunday Gamblers race day open to all makes with extra money going to any Buick inthe final 4! For more info contact John Jr 914-469-8617 or John Sr at 914-447-6068.
TIPS AND IDEAS YOU HAVE TRIED -
If you have an idea or tip or a product idea, send it to my email [email protected]
Here is a tip I have used in the past for masking off decals, the yellow wording on brake bowls, and repainting the black on the 1986-1987 Grand National wheels. Both can be a problem to mask off properly so what I do is dip my finger in lithium grease and carefully spread it around the area I don’t want any overspray to get it. It's not a perfect solution, but it comes pretty close!
IMPORTANT - INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SHIPPING ADDRESS –
If you are returning any cores for a Letter of Credit or cores that we charged you for, it is important that you send them to the address below. Please make sure you put a note in the box with your information.
KIRBAN PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
529 HAYCOCK RUN ROAD
KINTNERSVILLE, PA 18930
For all other returns such as a part you purchased that is incorrect or defective you must call Christina and get a RA number. She will determine if it goes to our main warehouse in Kintnersville, PA or our distribution center.
CORES NEEDED - URGENT REQUEST –
Here is the information on our credits for cores.
STEERING WHEEL CORES. Currently we need good 1986-1987 Turbo Regal steering cores. They must be straight and not have rusted spokes. We will issue a Letter of Credit of $100 for each acceptable core. You must email me [email protected] a photo first to make sure the steering wheel is acceptable.
POWERMASTER BRAKE UNITS. Currently, we are accepting powermaster brake units. We give a $150 Letter of Credit for each acceptable core. Or, we will pay $125 cash for each powermaster core. To avoid having your core not accepted, you MUST first email me a photo of the core you plan to send in - [email protected] - We will NOT accept any cores that have severe rust issues or have been disassembled. Core must have the brake switch and brake bowl reservoir. Too many of the cores we have been getting are in such terrible shape they are worthless to us.
TURBO CORES must be the 1986-1987 Turbo Regal stock turbo. They must be complete. We will issue you a $175 Letter of Credit for each acceptable core. We need cores now. Or we will pay $135 cash for each complete stock turbo core.
BRAKE PEDALS we issue a letter of credit for $50 for each powermaster brake pedal or we will pay $40 cash for each pedal.
MASS AIR FLOW SENSORS we need original non cracked 1986-1987 Turbo Regal mass air sensors. We issue a $40 letter of credit for each unit. They are a gamble for us as some of these can’t be rebuilt.
If you ship to us, the post office is the cheapest method. Pack the item(s) with a note with your name, address and phone number.
UPS or MAIL - Ship to Address –
KIRBAN PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
529 HAYCOCK RUN ROAD
KINTNERSVILLE, PA 18930
CLASSIFIED ADS -
We accept Classified Ads in our weekly Inner Circle emails. Over the years several customers have asked about placing an ad in our weekly Inner Circle.
Here are the options and the costs.
Ads can be from any individual or company. It needs to be automotive related, meaning it does not need to be specifically Turbo Regal related. It can be for something for sale or something wanted.
Maximum number of words is 125 words, which is about 7 to 9 lines of copy. No photos. You can list a website. We recommend you state your name, phone number or email, a price, and your location in your ad.
The cost for an ad for 2 consecutive weeks is $25. The cost for 4 consecutive weeks is $40. You save $10 with the 4-week plan. No changes can be made to your existing running ad. You can only run one ad at any given time. We will have a code system at the end of your ad, so we will know what week number your ad is to run 2 or 4 weeks.
It can be an ad for something for sale or an ad for something you are looking for.
We have never missed a single week since we started the Inner Circle email format in 2009. It’s something I enjoy doing and I just always seem to have enough material to write about.
Our weekly Inner Circle now reaches over 3,500 members every Wednesday direct to their inbox. The Inner Circle also appears every Wednesday on our website with the related photos. Your ad would be visible to both groups of readers. So, the exposure to your ad is well over 3,500 potential buyers.
Ads submitted by the previous Sunday would appear the following Wednesday in the weekly Inner Circle. Ads and payment (paypal) must be submitted by email to - [email protected]
NOTE - IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO SEE THE BUICK RARE PARTS SECTION -
If you are not able to see the Buick Rare Parts section at the end of this Inner Circle, it is because you are not an actual Inner Circle member, but instead are reading this on the website. You must subscribe to see the Rare Parts section each week. It would go directly to your inbox every Wednesday at 3 pm eastern time. It is FREE, probably one reason why nobody complains about what I write about. To subscribe simply email – [email protected] - to get our free weekly Wednesday Inner Circle email. This allows everyone to have the same opportunity on the parts we list each week. We currently have over 3,600 members.
EMAILS TO KIRBAN PERFORMANCE -
NOTE - If you email us and do NOT get a timely reply, be sure to check your “SPAM” folder. Some emails do not go through.
If you need to email us, use - [email protected]
TECH CALLS -
If you need technical information, it’s best to email - [email protected] - rather than call us. We will do our best to answer any technical questions within 24 hours. Please remember I have very little knowledge of the mechanical workings of the engine.
NEW PRODUCTS FROM US –
DEEP SUMP OIL PAN AND GASKET Part number #7983 and #7984 on our website. A sure way to eliminate oil leaks from the stock oil pan besides providing a deeper pan. This is a high quality part.
NEW GM LICENSED GRAND NATIONAL EMBLEM STAINLESS SIGN -
Part #8020. Price is $219.95 and $25 shipping to the basic 48 states. The sale ends March 31st 2022. Our part number is #8020 on our website. This sign was just made recently by a company that is licensed by most of the major US car companies. It measures 12 inches high by 334 inches long and weighs 9 lbs. This sign is something that would have hung in a dealer showroom….it is that nice. The picture on our website doesn't do the sign justice. This sign has been a huge seller for us. Quality is amazing. Watch for more similar signs later this Spring.
1986-1987 TURBO REGAL PYPES 3 INCH DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM.-
Part #7982 can be found on our website. It is the same format as our popular 2 ½ Pypes dual exhaust system. It can be found on our website.
1986-1987 BUICK TURBO REGAL HEAVY DUTY ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS (2) -
Part #7981 can be found on our website. These are currently in stock. These poly mounts are designed to benefit the everyday driver as well as the full time racer.
BUICK T-TYPE FENDER COVER -
This fender gripper fender cover is GM licensed. Part #7980 can be found on our website. It is currently in stock.
BUICK MOTORSPORTS FENDER COVER -
This fender gripper fender cover is GM licensed. Part #7979 can be found on our website. It is currently in stock.
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR IDEAS -
If you have any product ideas that would fit our Turbo Buick market that you would like to see available, email me direct - [email protected]
ALWAYS IN A BUYING POSITION FOR TURBO REGAL PARTS -
Got any Turbo Buick parts you are not using? Why not cash them in for parts you need with a Letter of Credit. We also may buy your new or used parts. Simply email me a list - [email protected]
Also, we are still buying dead or partially dead 1984-1987 Turbo Regals under $4,000 that are within 250 to 350 miles of our location.
NOTE - ABOUT LINKS IN THE INNER CIRCLE -
We have heard from a couple people that have had problems with the links in our Inner Circle.
When we check the links, they work fine. However, if you are not able to be directed to the exact website page or internet site, you can "copy" and "paste" the link into the URL in your browser (such as Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, etc.) If it doesn't link in one browser, it may work in another.
Most people having problems are using Internet Explorer. If you are having issues with links, try another browser to see if it works.
You may need to "UPDATE" your browser to be used if you are using the current version.
NOTE ABOUT PHOTOS ON THE WEBSITE -
We have heard from a couple people that have viewed the photos on the website. Because these must be low-resolution photos to work on the Inner Circle segments on the website, any photos of text don't appear clear when enlarged. This is a problem when you are trying to see numbers, such as those on the VIN labels or pages from Options booklet. Also, because of photo reproduction and computer screen variations, the colors may not be true to the actual product or photo.
If you would like to have us email you any photo at the higher resolution for viewing, just email us and we will email them to you. Be sure to be specific on which pictures you want to see - Reference Inner Circle date and photo number 1, 2, 3 or 4 - [email protected]
ABOUT OUR EMAILS -
Any inquiries concerning used parts, you must email me directly - [email protected] - and I will answer you. However, if I fail to answer you within 24 hours, please email us again.
Since expanding into used parts, I get a lot of emails and sometimes I may forget your request or may not remember who requested the item.
IN CLOSING -
Remember, the weekly Inner Circle always goes out at 3 pm eastern time so subscribers all have the same equal chance on the Rare Parts. All our parts generally are priced to sell and priced below what others offer. Also our used items are exactly as described. Emails are acknowledged in the order we receive them regardless of when I respond as I am not always by a computer and I only use a flip phone. It's best to email as soon as possible with your request(s) as many of our items sell within the first hour! Do NOT call the office on the listed Rare Parts as you could lose out by someone beating you with an email. Remember if shipping is not noted as included you must pay $15 extra.
1987 GRAND NATIONAL HARDTOP FOR SALE -
This car is located in Michigan. It is modified. Car belonged to the seller's brother who passed away unexpectedly and she is selling it. Car has a very high dollar repaint done. Lots of upgrades with receipts. Receipts alone from our company that total over 2 grand. From the receipts I can tell the car has our TA49 turbo and our GNX rear end cover. Her brother was a top notch mechanic. The actual miles is a mere 58,666. Ironic 666 is the same as the title of my Dad's most successful selling book. (It sold ½ million copies). The asking price is $52,900.
She also is selling his other pride and joy that he bought way back in the early 1980s when it had a mere 3,000 miles on it from the original owner. One of the very rare A body cars is a 1968 Olds 442 with the optional W30 Package. Red with a black interior. Bench seat automatic on the column with a mere 36,000 actual miles. The asking price is $80,000. I do have photos on this unique car as well simply email me [email protected]
PHOTO 1 - We show four views of this outstanding 1987 Grand National hardtop example. For more photos and information email me direct [email protected]
ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION CONTINUED -
Last week we showed the rare brown envelope with the directions and hand crank that came in the glove box if your car had the option of an astroroof/sunroof option. I know it is always a bonus when I buy a used car that I intend on keeping that all the manuals are the glove box, the spare tire has not seen the ground, paint is original, and in rare instances the window sticker is with the car. Another bonus is 2 sets of keys especially since the late model high dollar combo key remotes can run several hundred dollars today!
I was going through some of my old files the other day and I came across some of the original documents I had when I researched the 1964 GTO that I bought and restored back in the mid 1980s. I have no idea where that GTO is today or even if the current owner has any idea that it was my car. It appeared in several magazines and was quite unique as I installed a lot of the later GTO features that were not available in 1964. I do know years ago that the owner at the time was pestered to sell the custom hood that I had on the car so ram air could reach the tri-power under the hood. I had a body shop take a 1964 Lemans hood and mold in a 1965-67 GTO hood scoop. The owner at the time sold that rare one of a kind hood! The car also had our custom made 15 by 8 chrome Pontiac reproduction rally wheels on it.
So back then I knew a few suit and tie guys that were very high up at Pontiac Motor Division. As a favor to me the one person found files in Pontiac on my VIN. The GTO originally was alamo beige with saddle color bucks seats. Car had heavy duty brakes, close ratio 4-speed transmission, tri-power, posi rear, 3.90 gears and most unusual since it was not even on the order sheet 15 inch wheels! Based on this information this 1964 GTO I had was built to go fast and was a very unusual color combination. Alamo beige with saddle interior. When I got it it was just a shell on a frame sitting in the woods behind a private residence. Alongside it was a 1969 GTO Judge hardtop which was in slightly better shape which I also bought. That car was totally restored years ago by a good friend of ours that since then moved to Texas last I heard.
Back then GM vehicles only had 10 digit VIN numbers not 17 digits like the later cars. My VIN was 824P222222 on the 1964 GTO. So I am thinking I wonder where this GTO is today? I would think the owner if it is still around and the 1964 GTO is restored he would gladly pay to have these original documents and hand written notes I got from Pontiac. I know if the tables were turned I would want these original documents. So here is my thought to any of those reading this article if you are inclined to do some research to see if you can locate the owner of my old 1964 GTO. If you find the current owner and get contact information. I will reward you.
PHOTO 2 - We show some of the original documents I got from Pontiac on the 1964 GTO I had. One is the actual handwritten note from Pontiac listing some of the options that the 1964 GTO had that I restored. I drove this car a number of years when it was all in primer and then my son Darrell surprised me when I was away and painted it glossy black. Unfortunately I soon got involved with the Turbo Regals and we leased our first 1987 Grand National and the 1964 GTO sat in one of our garage bays. I then decided to sell it.
RARE PARTS -
This week represents the second week that we again feature some of the items we purchased on our latest purchase. This is part of the stash we got out of Massachusetts. Notice in some cases we include USPS shipping on the small items.
PHOTO 3 - The top left photo shows a very nice clean 1986-1987 Turbo Regal stock intercooler. Even the Garrett decal is intact. A bargain $100 includes shipping to the basic 48 states. The top right photo shows a used drivers side 1986/1987 Turbo Regal exhaust manifold, a good used inlet pipe, a glossy black safety hood latch and a HO scale diecast Grand National hot wheels.
The bottom left photo shows 2 used T-Type wheel center caps, a set of 3 good used intercooler hoses, and one NOS but old looking radiator overflow bottle with cap. The bottom right photo shows the very rare set of 4 Turbo Regals made by Motor Max.
PHOTO 4 - The top left photo shows one NOS factory heater hose, one glossy black powder coated safety hood latch, 1 Buick tri-shield new watch, 2 NOS Buick key fobs, one Hot Wheels Grand National, one NOS GM hood spring, one good used complete 1986-1987 oil fill tube and cp, and one brand new power steering reservoir bracket powder coated semi black. The top right photo shows a nice pair of original blue sun visors. The passenger visor has the lighted mirror option. Also pictured is a pair of the very rare metal door edge guards These are perfect may be new.
The bottom left photo shows a set of 4 correct all plastic headlights and a pair of good used front amber marker lights. The bottom right photo shows a brand new Walbro fuel pump complete with a brand new original GM windshield washer bottle and cap, a brand new 1987 only power steering cap, and a rare original used Made in England radiator cap.
See the Rare Parts Section as the parts appear there with prices.
NEW LICENSED BY GM STAINLESS SIGNS COMING LATER THIS SPRING -
We now have an exclusive agreement in place with this major commercial sign company that makes those beautiful Grand National emblem signs that are selling for us extremely well. They now have the high res artwork they require to make these other signs exclusively for us. We are very excited about this new outlet as it provides our company with a new product line. We will be offering to the other Buick Turbo vendors as well due to the fact we have to get so many made per run. Fortunately, this US company has the equipment in house to make it happen. Watch for updates. Hopefully have some of them available in time for the GS Nats which is now less than 2 months away.
HERE IS A COMPLETE RUN DOWN ON THE CARS I CURRENTLY REPRESENT -
In each case email me specifically which car perks your interest. We give the car model, location and price on each of the ones we now are working with the sellers. Each case there is some wiggle room as we realize in most cases you got transport costs involved. Remember we are hooked up with a broker that can get you a good price for an enclosed or open transport.
Here is the current listing in no particular order.
1986 GRAND NATIONAL T-TOPS - , Oklahoma area well optioned example A very nice repaint. Owned by a customer of ours. Asking price $37,900.
2003 MERCURY MARAUDER BLACK - 32,000 miles again Oklahoma area same owner as the above 1986 Grand National. Has the special jacket all original. Extremely nice and rare. Asking price $26,900.
1987 GRAND NATIONAL HARDTOP -. One of my old cars now resides in Florida. This car is absolutely 99% stock. Has the GNX style dash which was installed prior to me buying it years ago. The original dash is with the car as well. Same owner since I sold it. (Retired to Florida). Multiple show winner at car shows with trophies to prove it. Asking price $67,900. Note: This past week I believe a 79,000 mile GN went through the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction sold for more than that! Actual miles 15,000. Driven less than 1,000 miles since it was purchased from me many years ago!
1987 TURBO-T LIMITED HARDTOP - chestnut brown. Car resides and always has in California so no exposure to issues with rust, Same owner since 1995. Actual miles 129,000. Asking price is $28,900.
1987 GRAND NATIONAL HARDTOP - . Car resides in Michigan being sold by the owner's sister as the owner passed away suddenly. He was a top notch mechanic. Actual Miles 58,666. Highly modified many many upgrades including TA 49 Turbo. She has receipts from my company for over two grand. Car has a high dollar repaint. Asking price is $52,900. (See initial writeup and photo 1 for more details.
1968 OLDS 442 W30 package. Car resides in Michigan again purchased by her brother who passed away unexpectedly. Owned since the early 1980s purchased from the original owner when it had just 3,000 actual miles. A super rare car. The asking price is $80,000.
1986 LESABRE GRAND NATIONAL - Car resides in Virginia. Same family since new. All original with 168,000 actual miles. One of just 112 or 117 built by Buick. The start of the front wheel drive for the LeSabre model. Asking price is $11,900.
1987 GNX #168 - This car resides in Alabama. As I write this owner has not given me the final word about selling it. He has had it and enjoyed it a number of years. Always garaged originally when new sold in Texas. He purchased it out of Georgia. A southern car that has had great care. Actual miles is around 50,000. Bought for the purpose to drive rather than stare at it all these years. Watch for updates. Asking price is $110,900.
Again we can provide more information and photos on any of the above. My email is [email protected]
A QUICK WORD ON THE TURBO REGALS WE REPRESENT -
Especially concerning the Turbo Regals. The ones we represent in 99% of the cases are long time customers of ours. In most cases we are the only company advertising the cars for the seller. These are not cars that have been seen by other potential buyers and they turned down as not being worthy. In other words you're getting first shot at buying what we believe is the best example for the price we are asking. We are not selling perfection especially in the case of Turbo Regals that are now over 30 plus years old! But rather the best investment for the money. Each case we do allow some wiggle room on the price as we realize in most cases transporting and taxes is a necessary expense.
We have great success with JJ Best on financing and also deal with a transport broker that is a customer of ours and owns a Grand National. He can get enclosed or open transports in a very quick turn around and a price that in many cases would be hard to beat. What I am saying is we cover all the angles for both the seller and the potential buyer. I know personally I would not want to travel several hundred miles to look at acar that maybe 6 other potential buyers looked at and did not buy for various reasons. I got a lot of experience at not only buying Turbo Regals but other unique performance cars and even regular cars. It’s something I enjoy doing.
IN STOCK A REBUILT 1986-1987 TURBO REGAL STOCK TURBO BY LIMIT ENGINEERING -
Normally we don’t get them rebuilt until we have one sold then we send the core to Limit to rebuild. In this case we have one on the shelf ready to sell already rebuilt. The price is $895.95 which includes a $175 refundable core charge. Part #6848. Contact the office to make sure we have it still in stock!
WE CAN SELL YOUR CAR -
When the time comes you need to down size or you want to strike while the value is high we have a good success rate at finding buyers. Especially now with Spring and Summer fast approaching. We handle the advertising and answering the questions and weeding out the tire kickers. We never give out the exact location of your car. You decide on the price after any bargaining is done. The money goes directly from the buyer to your bank account. I have a flat commission based on the price span. This format has worked out very well for me for both the buyer and the seller. The buyer has more confidence about the car. The seller is not bothered with phone calls or emails. Most potential buyers know who I am. So whenever the time comes you want to sell your car, email me the particulars. I can explain the process to you which also allows you to sell the car as well. My email is [email protected] I can also help you determine the price. I can also take in a trade and pay you the seller the difference. I have worked with JJ Best in the past which is quite generous in granting loans. So you have plenty of options. We have sold 3 of the Grand Nationals in the last 6 weeks! For a total of over $135,000. All 3 sellers will gladly give me a good review. We also work with a broker that can handle transport both open and enclosed. This transport broker is a customer of ours and owns personally a 9,000 mile Grand National! He just had the last 3 cars I sold transported to their new homes! The car needs not be a Turbo Regal.
HERE IS A NOVEL IDEA FOR A POSSIBLE BUSINESS IDEA -
Right now there are several car auctions operating on the internet. The main ones would be ebay, Hemmings, and Bring a Trailer. Each has their own unique approach to capture the market along with the fees. Here is my idea. Create a new category and call it “Bring a Wallet”. Feature cars and trucks where the starting price is $50 grand and up. That way you don’t have to scroll through the inexpensive cars and trucks.
NEED A CAR TRANSPORTED? -
Whether you need an open transport or enclosed transport we highly recommend Sal Hamed. Sal is a broker with a number of transporters and can get you the best price. He knows what you expect as he personally owns a 9,000 mile original Grand National and is a customer of ours. You must use my name when contacting him to get a special price. His email is [email protected] We highly recommend his services!
OUR RARE PARTS LISTING AND SHIPPING CHARGES -
Concerning our Rare Parts. We have reduced slightly the dollar amount in order to qualify for free shipping. The total of your order on the listed Rare Parts is now $75. If your order of the rare listed parts falls short of $75 you must add $15 to cover shipping. This is due to UPS raising their fees beginning last month. You hit $75 and we cover shipping. Below $75 you have to tack on $15 additional. We also use the mail system on small parts so you will notice on some parts the price includes USPS shipping.
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS -
Due to the many issues concerning shipping to Canada and the problems that arise when we back order something which costs us more money and also you the customer due to customs we have a new system effective immediately. You must call our office with your order. We will determine what is in stock and put aside for your order. You would only pay for what we have in stock at that point in time. You in turn have to arrange the shipping either with USPS, UPS, or with Fed EX from our Chicago location. Larger items would still be shipped from our PA location. This is effective immediately.
WIDE VARIETY OF USED TRIM, BODY, BUMPERS, MOLDINGS - PICK UP ONLY
We acquired several plastic bins packed with used 1984-1987 Turbo Regal interior plastic trim parts. Almost every imaginable plastic interior part including ECM covers, T-Top moldings, seat trim, a-pillar moldings in various colors, including door panel armrests, and pull straps. I also have a wide variety of used black outside trim molding around the windshield and back glass and some used exterior Limited stainless moldings etc. We also have some exterior parts, core support, Turbo Regal hood, powder coated transmission mount, driveshaft, complete tilt steering column, 4 of the 1984-1985 Grand National wheels to name some of the bigger items we have. We will not ship. You must come to our location to buy them. We may ship the wheels.
SHOW CAR EVENTS FOR 2022 -
If you know of any Turbo Buick event for this coming show season send me all the info on it so I can alert our members. Email is [email protected]
GS NATIONALS - BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY
The dates are May 11th thru the 14th 2022. Beech Bend Raceway, in Bowling Green, KY. Facebook BuickGS Nationals. Instagram BuickGSNationals.
BUICKS AT BATES -
Outside of the GS Nationals the second biggest gathering of Turbo Regals is the Bates show in California run by Mike Bernard, owner of Spoolfool. The date is June 5th 2022. For more info go to http://www.buicksatbates.com/
2ND ANNUAL BUICK OLDSMOBILE PONTIAC EVENT -
The dates are July 22nd thru the 24th 2022 at Beaver Springs Dragway located at 109 Race Track Lane, Beaver Springs, PA 17812. Friday Gates open at 9 am. Saturday gates open at 8 am. Racing and Car show. Sunday Gamblers race day open to all makes with extra money going to any Buick inthe final 4! For more info contact John Jr 914-469-8617 or John Sr at 914-447-6068.
TIPS AND IDEAS YOU HAVE TRIED -
If you have an idea or tip or a product idea, send it to my email [email protected]
Here is a tip I have used in the past for masking off decals, the yellow wording on brake bowls, and repainting the black on the 1986-1987 Grand National wheels. Both can be a problem to mask off properly so what I do is dip my finger in lithium grease and carefully spread it around the area I don’t want any overspray to get it. It's not a perfect solution, but it comes pretty close!
IMPORTANT - INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SHIPPING ADDRESS –
If you are returning any cores for a Letter of Credit or cores that we charged you for, it is important that you send them to the address below. Please make sure you put a note in the box with your information.
KIRBAN PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
529 HAYCOCK RUN ROAD
KINTNERSVILLE, PA 18930
For all other returns such as a part you purchased that is incorrect or defective you must call Christina and get a RA number. She will determine if it goes to our main warehouse in Kintnersville, PA or our distribution center.
CORES NEEDED - URGENT REQUEST –
Here is the information on our credits for cores.
STEERING WHEEL CORES. Currently we need good 1986-1987 Turbo Regal steering cores. They must be straight and not have rusted spokes. We will issue a Letter of Credit of $100 for each acceptable core. You must email me [email protected] a photo first to make sure the steering wheel is acceptable.
POWERMASTER BRAKE UNITS. Currently, we are accepting powermaster brake units. We give a $150 Letter of Credit for each acceptable core. Or, we will pay $125 cash for each powermaster core. To avoid having your core not accepted, you MUST first email me a photo of the core you plan to send in - [email protected] - We will NOT accept any cores that have severe rust issues or have been disassembled. Core must have the brake switch and brake bowl reservoir. Too many of the cores we have been getting are in such terrible shape they are worthless to us.
TURBO CORES must be the 1986-1987 Turbo Regal stock turbo. They must be complete. We will issue you a $175 Letter of Credit for each acceptable core. We need cores now. Or we will pay $135 cash for each complete stock turbo core.
BRAKE PEDALS we issue a letter of credit for $50 for each powermaster brake pedal or we will pay $40 cash for each pedal.
MASS AIR FLOW SENSORS we need original non cracked 1986-1987 Turbo Regal mass air sensors. We issue a $40 letter of credit for each unit. They are a gamble for us as some of these can’t be rebuilt.
If you ship to us, the post office is the cheapest method. Pack the item(s) with a note with your name, address and phone number.
UPS or MAIL - Ship to Address –
KIRBAN PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
529 HAYCOCK RUN ROAD
KINTNERSVILLE, PA 18930
CLASSIFIED ADS -
We accept Classified Ads in our weekly Inner Circle emails. Over the years several customers have asked about placing an ad in our weekly Inner Circle.
Here are the options and the costs.
Ads can be from any individual or company. It needs to be automotive related, meaning it does not need to be specifically Turbo Regal related. It can be for something for sale or something wanted.
Maximum number of words is 125 words, which is about 7 to 9 lines of copy. No photos. You can list a website. We recommend you state your name, phone number or email, a price, and your location in your ad.
The cost for an ad for 2 consecutive weeks is $25. The cost for 4 consecutive weeks is $40. You save $10 with the 4-week plan. No changes can be made to your existing running ad. You can only run one ad at any given time. We will have a code system at the end of your ad, so we will know what week number your ad is to run 2 or 4 weeks.
It can be an ad for something for sale or an ad for something you are looking for.
We have never missed a single week since we started the Inner Circle email format in 2009. It’s something I enjoy doing and I just always seem to have enough material to write about.
Our weekly Inner Circle now reaches over 3,500 members every Wednesday direct to their inbox. The Inner Circle also appears every Wednesday on our website with the related photos. Your ad would be visible to both groups of readers. So, the exposure to your ad is well over 3,500 potential buyers.
Ads submitted by the previous Sunday would appear the following Wednesday in the weekly Inner Circle. Ads and payment (paypal) must be submitted by email to - [email protected]
NOTE - IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO SEE THE BUICK RARE PARTS SECTION -
If you are not able to see the Buick Rare Parts section at the end of this Inner Circle, it is because you are not an actual Inner Circle member, but instead are reading this on the website. You must subscribe to see the Rare Parts section each week. It would go directly to your inbox every Wednesday at 3 pm eastern time. It is FREE, probably one reason why nobody complains about what I write about. To subscribe simply email – [email protected] - to get our free weekly Wednesday Inner Circle email. This allows everyone to have the same opportunity on the parts we list each week. We currently have over 3,600 members.
EMAILS TO KIRBAN PERFORMANCE -
NOTE - If you email us and do NOT get a timely reply, be sure to check your “SPAM” folder. Some emails do not go through.
If you need to email us, use - [email protected]
TECH CALLS -
If you need technical information, it’s best to email - [email protected] - rather than call us. We will do our best to answer any technical questions within 24 hours. Please remember I have very little knowledge of the mechanical workings of the engine.
NEW PRODUCTS FROM US –
DEEP SUMP OIL PAN AND GASKET Part number #7983 and #7984 on our website. A sure way to eliminate oil leaks from the stock oil pan besides providing a deeper pan. This is a high quality part.
NEW GM LICENSED GRAND NATIONAL EMBLEM STAINLESS SIGN -
Part #8020. Price is $219.95 and $25 shipping to the basic 48 states. The sale ends March 31st 2022. Our part number is #8020 on our website. This sign was just made recently by a company that is licensed by most of the major US car companies. It measures 12 inches high by 334 inches long and weighs 9 lbs. This sign is something that would have hung in a dealer showroom….it is that nice. The picture on our website doesn't do the sign justice. This sign has been a huge seller for us. Quality is amazing. Watch for more similar signs later this Spring.
1986-1987 TURBO REGAL PYPES 3 INCH DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM.-
Part #7982 can be found on our website. It is the same format as our popular 2 ½ Pypes dual exhaust system. It can be found on our website.
1986-1987 BUICK TURBO REGAL HEAVY DUTY ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS (2) -
Part #7981 can be found on our website. These are currently in stock. These poly mounts are designed to benefit the everyday driver as well as the full time racer.
BUICK T-TYPE FENDER COVER -
This fender gripper fender cover is GM licensed. Part #7980 can be found on our website. It is currently in stock.
BUICK MOTORSPORTS FENDER COVER -
This fender gripper fender cover is GM licensed. Part #7979 can be found on our website. It is currently in stock.
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR IDEAS -
If you have any product ideas that would fit our Turbo Buick market that you would like to see available, email me direct - [email protected]
ALWAYS IN A BUYING POSITION FOR TURBO REGAL PARTS -
Got any Turbo Buick parts you are not using? Why not cash them in for parts you need with a Letter of Credit. We also may buy your new or used parts. Simply email me a list - [email protected]
Also, we are still buying dead or partially dead 1984-1987 Turbo Regals under $4,000 that are within 250 to 350 miles of our location.
NOTE - ABOUT LINKS IN THE INNER CIRCLE -
We have heard from a couple people that have had problems with the links in our Inner Circle.
When we check the links, they work fine. However, if you are not able to be directed to the exact website page or internet site, you can "copy" and "paste" the link into the URL in your browser (such as Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, etc.) If it doesn't link in one browser, it may work in another.
Most people having problems are using Internet Explorer. If you are having issues with links, try another browser to see if it works.
You may need to "UPDATE" your browser to be used if you are using the current version.
NOTE ABOUT PHOTOS ON THE WEBSITE -
We have heard from a couple people that have viewed the photos on the website. Because these must be low-resolution photos to work on the Inner Circle segments on the website, any photos of text don't appear clear when enlarged. This is a problem when you are trying to see numbers, such as those on the VIN labels or pages from Options booklet. Also, because of photo reproduction and computer screen variations, the colors may not be true to the actual product or photo.
If you would like to have us email you any photo at the higher resolution for viewing, just email us and we will email them to you. Be sure to be specific on which pictures you want to see - Reference Inner Circle date and photo number 1, 2, 3 or 4 - [email protected]
ABOUT OUR EMAILS -
Any inquiries concerning used parts, you must email me directly - [email protected] - and I will answer you. However, if I fail to answer you within 24 hours, please email us again.
Since expanding into used parts, I get a lot of emails and sometimes I may forget your request or may not remember who requested the item.
IN CLOSING -
Remember, the weekly Inner Circle always goes out at 3 pm eastern time so subscribers all have the same equal chance on the Rare Parts. All our parts generally are priced to sell and priced below what others offer. Also our used items are exactly as described. Emails are acknowledged in the order we receive them regardless of when I respond as I am not always by a computer and I only use a flip phone. It's best to email as soon as possible with your request(s) as many of our items sell within the first hour! Do NOT call the office on the listed Rare Parts as you could lose out by someone beating you with an email. Remember if shipping is not noted as included you must pay $15 extra.